埭 (dài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 埭 (dài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 埭 (dài) means "dam / dike / earthen weir". with 11 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 埭 stroke by stroke?

埭 has 11 strokes. The radical is 土. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 埭 and 型?

埭 (dài) and 型 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 埭?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 土. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 埭?

Common words containing 埭 include: 埭岸 (dài àn) — embankment / dike bank; 石埭 (shí dài) — Shidai (a place name); 埭口 (dài kǒu) — mouth of a dam.

How to Write 埭

The character 埭 (dài) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

埭 is pronounced dài in Mandarin Chinese. It means dam / dike / earthen weir.

Common Words with 埭

埭岸 dài àn

embankment / dike bank

石埭 shí dài

Shidai (a place name)

埭口 dài kǒu

mouth of a dam

Example Sentences

埭岸边有很多树。

dài àn biān yǒu hěn duō shù

There are many trees along the embankment.

石埭是一个地名。

shí dài shì yí gè dì míng

Shidai is a place name.

我们在埭口集合。

wǒ men zài dài kǒu jí hé

We meet at the dike entrance.

Similar Characters

型 xíng

垌 dòng

垒 lěi

Practice Writing 埭 (dài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 埭

What does 埭 (dài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 埭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 埭 and 型?

What mistakes do learners make writing 埭?

What common words use 埭?

How to Write 埭 (dài)